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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Norton Identity Safe -- Free Download

« on: May 01, 2012, 07:31 AM »

Me thinks I'll be sticking with f00der's fskrit & OpenDNS.

-Stoic Joker (May 01, 2012, 06:57 AM)

+1 for OpenDNS
Check out CryptoTE at https://idlebox.net/2009/cryptote/

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Norton Identity Safe -- Free Download

« on: April 30, 2012, 07:46 PM »

@IainB
I opened the link in Opera and IE and the only adware/spyware related thing on that page is google analytics. No popups / ads.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: FreeFileSync - automated backup - Mini-Review (updated 2012-04-30)

« on: April 30, 2012, 07:32 PM »

Just did a minor update to the review details in the opening post (now re version 5.2, as at 2012-04-30).

-IainB (April 29, 2012, 11:27 PM)

Thank you for this review, IainB. FreeFileSync installer is now powered by OpenCandy.

-PhilB66 (April 30, 2012, 02:55 AM)

@PhilB66. I knew that, but had forgotten to add it in to the review update. Thanks for reminding me! Done now.

-IainB (April 30, 2012, 07:04 AM)

Good. There is no mention of OpenCandy on the FFS Website. Its SF page and the Readme file too fail to mention OC. I do not mind the "new" ad-supported installer trend at all but the developer should make it public knowledge. When it is done in a sneaky way, my trust is gone. I dumped FFS for that reason.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: FreeFileSync - automated backup - Mini-Review (updated 2012-04-30)

« on: April 30, 2012, 02:55 AM »

Just did a minor update to the review details in the opening post (now re version 5.2, as at 2012-04-30).

-IainB (April 29, 2012, 11:27 PM)

Thank you for this review, IainB. FreeFileSync installer is now powered by OpenCandy.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Rarma Radio (Raimersoft) - Mini-Review

« on: April 26, 2012, 08:23 PM »

@Renegade

Listen, you can try to twist my words, put smiley faces all over the place, whatever, but let me tell you, neither IainB nor the mini-review is the issue (never was, and not going to be), so stop implying otherwise.

Fact is that Raimersoft (the developer) does not inform users about the ad-supported installer, there is no license agreement/consent for the BetterInstaller product/service, and the Installer's "opt-out" mechanism is tricky by design. Not everyone who will be reading this review / following its recommendation is behind a a two-way firewall, technically sophisticated, etc. etc., hence a warning should be added.

Search for BetterInstaller, Somoto, DealBulldog to see that it does way more than just recommend software.

@IainB The folders names in %Temp% are unique. The the third one (which you did not get) has these files in it:

_isetup (folder), check.xml, itdownload.dll, temp.html, BetterInstaller.exe, and bi.exe

temp.html is a script to 'Like' the application on Facebook and check.xml is for a pre-offering checks (registry scan) for the following:
- Babylon (and BabylonToolbar)
- Incredimail (and Incredibar)
- Somoto (and SomotoToolbar)
- SweetIM

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Rarma Radio (Raimersoft) - Mini-Review

« on: April 26, 2012, 10:39 AM »

The install did try to phone home, but my Windows 7 Firewall Control trapped that and I did not enable it.

-IainB (April 26, 2012, 09:43 AM)

True, if you block the installer, you will not get the BetterInstaller adware, junk offers, Facebook script, etc. I still think you should include a warning about the installer in your review.

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Living Room / Re: Do a Barrel Roll ;)

« on: April 25, 2012, 10:30 PM »

Not all browsers supported.

@Ren

Here's something to keep you amused for a while. Goes well with a drink or two or...

http://en.wikipedia....axes_and_easter_eggs

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Rarma Radio (Raimersoft) - Mini-Review

« on: April 25, 2012, 07:07 PM »

All the products on raimersoft download page are powered by BetterInstaller (an OpenCandy type installer) but without the users knowledge/consent. The installer also leaves BetterInstaller.exe behind.

Hint: launch the installer and check your AppData\Local\Temp folder

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General Software Discussion / Re: pls recommend a good benign keylogger

« on: April 25, 2012, 06:54 PM »

mmmmmmm, I smell spam.

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Rarma Radio (Raimersoft) - Mini-Review

« on: April 25, 2012, 08:57 AM »

Adware.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Make icons in 'Show hidden icons' LARGE ?

« on: April 24, 2012, 11:33 AM »

The "Notification Area" icons can be with 16x16, 20x20, and 24x24 pixel versions only.

Read all you ever wanted to know about the Notification Area in this article.

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Living Room / Re: Team Time management/recording software

« on: April 20, 2012, 07:05 PM »

A few to check out:

http://www.microsyst...products/timesheets/
http://homepage.mac..../Programs/index.html
http://www.autotimesheet.com/

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General Software Discussion / Re: can any explorer alternative do this?

« on: April 17, 2012, 05:33 PM »

hello!

I saw in Windows Explorer of Windows7 a search field at the top right, that also searches inside the content of the files of the folder (even xls files, etc)

is there a similar solution for WinXP ?

thanks!

-kalos (April 17, 2012, 04:12 PM)

Yes
Good luck!

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General Software Discussion / Re: Mousinity

« on: April 17, 2012, 05:31 PM »

interesting?

-kalos (April 17, 2012, 04:00 PM)

Interesting!

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Living Room / Re: Spoons

« on: April 16, 2012, 11:26 PM »

Don't be spoony, Ren.

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General Software Discussion / Re: MuPDF-based enhanced GUI

« on: April 14, 2012, 07:33 AM »

Sumatra PDF

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General Software Discussion / Re: filter display in outlook

« on: April 13, 2012, 08:19 AM »

http://www.lookeen.net/

$$$$

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: middle click on desktop to get quick launch or 'start menu'

« on: April 12, 2012, 10:25 PM »

The site is no longer, but you can still get the utility via the Wayback Machine here:

http://web.archive.o...php?pcode=TrayModule

-skwire (April 12, 2012, 04:29 PM)

That's incorrect... http://am-production...php?pcode=TrayModule

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General Software Discussion / Re: Software Install Tip: When windows wants to reboot, I suggest you let it

« on: April 11, 2012, 01:59 AM »

There's also Pending File Moves:

Pending File Moves is really simple application that displays a list of pending file rename/delete operations, that take place the next time the system boots.

http://koti.mbnet.fi...re.php#pendfilemoves

Source code available too.

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Living Room / Internet - from the 1990's point of view

« on: March 29, 2012, 10:30 AM »

Trine Gallegos hosts this segment shot in 1995 when the Internet was first becoming an icon. This is an interesting look back at how clunky the applications were. I don't even think they were using a computer mouse yet.

http://www.youtube.c...h?&v=yFF0oQySsh4

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Living Room / Re: Show us the View Outside Your Window

« on: March 29, 2012, 07:58 AM »

Good to see it here thanks for sharing it.

-indiadating (March 29, 2012, 07:40 AM)

I am not sure I want to see the view outside your window (or any forthcoming spam post).

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General Software Discussion / Re: fr3 files

« on: March 29, 2012, 07:54 AM »

whadayaknow, kalos "the reporter" managed to navigate across the Internet 

http://www.fast-repo...x.php?showtopic=9002

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Living Room / Re: Kazakhstan's glorious anthem mishap

« on: March 27, 2012, 09:21 AM »

Y'know, it kind of makes a good case for countries to have a "CI" page on a web site - Country Image instead of Corporate Image.

-Renegade (March 26, 2012, 09:43 PM)

Kazakhstan should. Similar blunder happened earlier this month.

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Living Room / Re: how to find the oldest (=original) file on the Internet?

« on: March 26, 2012, 12:04 AM »

Seems like no one really read Curt's post.

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Living Room / Kazakhstan's glorious anthem mishap

« on: March 24, 2012, 09:44 AM »

This is just unbelievable... a spoof version from the 2006 satirical movie Borat was played at the 10th Arab Shooting Championship in Kuwait instead of the Kazakhstan's national anthem.

http://www.smh.com.a...-20120324-1vr5m.html